Dave's Mechanical and Electrical

18/02/2019

One very often over looked aspect of vehicle maintenance is the brake fluid.

Brake fluid is what is known as a hygroscopic fluid, meaning it tends to absorb water from the atmosphere. This builds up over a period of time and can lead to either system leaks due to cylinder corrosion or a phenomenon known as vapour lock, both of which will render the braking system completely useless and can lead to an incredibly dangerous situation.

As the concentration of water increases, your vehicle and it's occupants safety diminish drastically. Concentrations above 2% are deemed to be defectable and as such, if an accident were to occur, could lead to insurance being denied.

It is quite a simple process to "change out" the brake fluid and this will extend the life of your braking system and possibly your own.

If your fluid has not been analysed in the past 2 years, it should be checked to ensure every ones safety.

22/10/2018

It appears my phone company is managing to send callers to a message bank which is not mine. I do not have message bank on my phone, so if you call and it goes to message bank, please SMS me instead, otherwise I will never know about your call. I will try to get this sorted out, but I have no idea how long it will take them to get it right.

18/10/2018

Double Dipping Bandits
Who loves the actions of double dippers? Well, that's what our wondrous government does to us with our fuel. First they apply an excise to it, then apply GST to the figure they come up with. This effectively not only taxes us twice on the same thing, BUT, taxes us ON THE FIRST TAX!
If you don't think this is fair, take a wander over to the page the link leads to and add your name to the list.
It's time us Aussies take just a couple of minutes to " do something about it" instead of letting these leaches get away with it.
Also, don't forget about the "don't buy fuel day" on the 26th. One day wont make a huge difference directly, but then get smart and take your fuel dollar the the servo with the best price, not just the most convenient. That tiny bit more effort can have a big impact in the long term.

Petitions List

23/09/2018

Sick of wondering if what you have paid for has actually been done? You don't need to wonder when the job is done at your own place of choice. Not only is it more convenient, but you are more than welcome to watch the job be done and ask any questions you want. They will get answered in a way that makes it easy to understand without getting all technical and heavy about it.

03/09/2018

Coming into cruise season, do you have an older vehicle that needs an old school mechanic or auto electrician's help? My service range goes from a spark plug change to engine reconditioning on the mechanical side and a tail light globe to a complete custom wiring loom on the auto electrical side. Being trade qualified in both disciplines means I have a somewhat unique edge over a lot in the trade, which results in faster, cheaper diagnosis for you. Mention September Saver and receive a $20 discount off your first job.